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How far is Copiapo from Punta Cana?

The distance between Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 3155 miles / 5077 kilometers / 2741 nautical miles.

Punta Cana International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Punta Cana to Copiapo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Punta Cana to Copiapo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3154.736 miles
  • 5077.056 kilometers
  • 2741.391 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3170.586 miles
  • 5102.564 kilometers
  • 2755.164 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Punta Cana to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Punta Cana International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Punta Cana to Copiapo generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 778 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Punta Cana to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Punta Cana International Airport
City: Punta Cana
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: PUJ
ICAO Code: MDPC
Coordinates: 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″W
Destination Desierto de Atacama Airport
City: Copiapo
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: CPO
ICAO Code: SCAT
Coordinates: 27°15′40″S, 70°46′45″W